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Texas, United States

Currently working within UTD’s Dallas Formula Racing team to create an Electric Vehicle for the 2025 FSAE EV competition. Utilized Solidworks to aid in designing multiple iterations of the battery pack enclosure to reduce size and optimize cooling. Engineered an easily manufacturable charge cart with a dead man brake system, intended for accumulator transportation. Added fasteners utilizing GD&T principles and ran Solidworks FEA simulations.

Houston, Texas, United States

As a Test Engineering Intern in the Systems Test Branch (EC4) at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, I contributed to several key projects aimed at improving the efficiency and capabilities of vacuum chamber testing. One of my main tasks involved optimizing Chamber A’s heater cage, where I developed a thermal simulation using Thermal Desktop to identify and address power inefficiencies. By designing a reflector and a louver mechanism, I proposed a solution that significantly reduced power dissipation, cut energy costs, and shortened testing times. Additionally, I assisted with the design of Chamber G, a new chamber for testing space suit components for Artemis missions, calculating the minimum flange thickness and documenting structural requirements based on ASME standards. To further enhance testing, I designed and prototyped a retractable radiation shield for simulating space suit transitions in cryogenic conditions, successfully fabricating a cost-effective solution within a tight budget.

Houston, Texas, United States

Designed a test plan for elevated suit pressure testing in ARGOS (Active Response Gravity Offload System). Modified the xEMU space suit donning stand to make the PLSS (Portable Life Support System) stop assembly user friendly. Worked on new brackets and a helmet bubble for the Exploration ConOps (EXCON) mockup suit. Served as the Professional Development Committee POC for Pathways Interns for Professional Enhancement​ (PIPE).

Richardson, Texas, United States

As President of ASME UTD, I organized community outreach, fundraising, and social events. Notable highlights include hosting guest speakers, securing sponsorships from Red Bull and Texas Instruments, and fostering collaborations with other clubs like SHPE, IEEE, SASE, and Formula SAE. Additionally, we actively volunteered in events like EarthX and on-campus career fairs, making a positive impact on our community.

Richardson, Texas, United States

As the Fundraising Chair, I successfully secured funding for the club through a combination of company sponsorships, t-shirt sales, and membership dues.

As an intern at RMS Aerospace, I conducted stress and fatigue analysis on various sections of the airframe to ensure their structural integrity and performance. Additionally, I researched airframe maintenance and survivability, documenting my findings for future reference. To enhance airframe quality and efficiency, I also explored potential materials for construction.

As the principal investigator in the NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience (NPWEE), I led a team in formulating a proposal for a solar-powered wastewater distillation system using graphene oxide. Our proposal introduced a hydrophobic membrane distillation medium, the Graphene Oxide (GO) Leaf, which demonstrated the potential to save energy through its passive sunlight harvesting and heat localization properties. We worked closely with the NASA ECLSS project manager, reporting key metrics and finalizing a preliminary design. Our proposal aimed to revolutionize water recovery in human space exploration, providing a more efficient and sustainable solution for wastewater distillation. By combining cutting-edge technology with renewable energy sources, our Graphene Oxide Leaf Decontamination (GOLD) Prototype Concept showed potential for future space missions, promising a significant reduction in energy consumption and an increase in purification efficiency.

Co-led a team of 10 students to plan a lunar expedition based on the upcoming Artemis mission for a NASA workforce development program. Formulated the mission focusing on lunar in-situ resource utilization, locating volatile deposits, and ideal habitation zones. Implemented designing for assembly to create a lunar hopper in Siemens NX tasked with collecting data for habitation. Developed a Preliminary Design Review detailing the design purpose, creation process, and timeline of each assignment.

Richardson, Texas, United States

During my time at the Wind Energy Center at UTD, I served as an undergraduate wind turbine researcher in floating offshore vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs). My research primarily focused on investigating the effects of different types of flutter on VAWTs and studying power generation in MATLAB simulations. By analyzing axial and cross-flow turbine dynamics, I gained valuable insights into improving turbine stability and maximizing power output. I also aided graduate researchers by developing graphics depicting pitch, roll, and vortex lattice interactions. By contributing to this field, I enhanced my problem-solving skills and solidified my understanding of sustainable energy solutions.

Mckinney, Texas, United States

Prosper, Texas, United States

I completed high school courses in fashion design, where I gained a solid foundation in sewing and garment design. Additionally, I showcased my talents by participating in the Fashion Design and Technology Competition hosted by the Technology Student Association, earning recognition as a state semifinalist. During the competition, I meticulously designed and crafted six distinctive garments, showcasing them in a fashion show.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering

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